Award-Winning Tour Operator
APT is honoured when our guests and travel industry bestow us with prestigious awards, and over the years there have been many. We are very proud of our 98% customer satisfaction rating and take great pride in our membership of all key travel industry associations.
Here is just a taste of the awards APT has achieved:
ATIA - Australian Travel Industry Association
- Most Outstanding Tour Operator - Global - 2023
- Best River Cruise Operator, 2015 - 2019
- Best Tour Operator – Domestic, 2012 - 2016, 2018 – 2019
- Best Tour Operator – International, 2014 – 2015
- Best Cruise Operator – International Based Operation, 2011, 2013 – 2014
Australia Day Honours List
- Medal of the Order of Australia for services to Tourism – Judy Vanrenen, 2019
- Medal of the Order of Australia for services to Tourism – Geoff McGeary, 2014
Australia’s Northwest Tourism Awards
- Best Last Based Operator – Kimberley Wilderness, 2014
Cruise Critic – Editors Picks Awards
- Best River Cruise Line, 2019
Cruise Passenger - Reader's Choice Awards
- Best Overall River Cruise Line, 2015, 2017 – 2019
- Best Adventure Cruise Line, 2015 - 2018
- Best Luxury River Cruise, 2018
- Best Small Ship Line, 2017
Reader's Digest
- Best Holiday Operator, 2023
Travel Weekly Globe Awards
- Best Premium Escorted, 2019
- Best River Cruise, 2019
APT’s key industry memberships
APT Assurance
Recognised & Trusted
We are a multi award-winning travel operator with a 98% customer satisfaction rating and a member of all key travel industry associations.
Security & Confidence
For your peace of mind, we offer freedom and flexibility with our booking security and protection promise and client fund protection.
Health & Wellbeing
We’ll look after you with strict pre-departure health screenings, industry-leading hygiene practices and enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols.